WOMEN'S CORNER

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18420, 29 June 1925, Page 2

WOMEN'S CORNER

The Lady Editor will be pleased to receive for publication in the "Women's Corner" items of social or personal news. Such items should be fully authenticated, and engagement notices must bear the signatures of both parties. Correspondence is invited on any matters affecting, or of interest to, women.

Mrs Fred Tattle, who recently underwent a serious operation at "The Limes,'' is making* very satisfactory progress.

Mr ancj Mrs J. P- McEvedy left by the Maori on Saturday night for Wellington, en route to Feilding. The engagement is announced of Mollie, younger daughter of Mr F. K. Hunt. S.M., and Mrs Hunt, to John, elder sou of Mr and Mrs A. Gray, Renniera, Auckland. Mr and Mrs H. A. Hunt (Chatham Islands) are staying at the United Service Hotel.

Mrs Y. B. Stevenson (Blenheim), Mr and Mrs Trewin (Kaikoura), and Dr. and Mrs Hardwick Smith (Wellington) are among the guests at the Clarendon Hotel.

When Miss Mione Stewart finishes with '-The Honeymoon Girl," now running in Sydney, she is to do some honeymooning herself. Miss Stewart, who 'is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart, and a niece of Nellie Stewart, is to be married shortly. Sh* is engaged to Mr W. Janus 3>enyer, of Sydney.

The Wembley Club is holding one of its fortnightly series of dances in St. Mary's Memorial ,Hall, Manchester street North, to-night. Good music by Marston's Orchestra, elaborate decorations, and a dainty home-made supper are amongst the attractions offered at the dance.

On Saturday afternoon the members of' the Sumner Ladies' Guild of the Seamen's Institute took the opportunity offered at the ceremony connected with the new Methodist Sunday School, to show their appreciation of one of their members, Mrs W. J. Williams. Mrs Williams is now engaged in work that is taking her a good deal away from the borough. As a mark of their good wishes for an earnest worker, they asked her to accept an electric torch. Mrs Williams feelingly acknowledged the gift.

Euchre players will have another opportunity of playing for a motor-car, commencing to-morrow night at the Caledonian Hall, by the Christchiirch Euchre Assembly. This time a 'threesea ter Colonial body Ford car will be awarded to the successful player. The last motor-car was won by Mr Cook, of Sydney street, Spreydon. Real Crocodile and Lizard shoes make a wonderful disolay at Pannells', 105 Manchester, street, where there is a wide selection of well matched combinations and solid colours. —6 The Stage and Cabaret "Classes now bein* conducted by the Peters-Gray School of Dancing and Dramatic Art, 98 Victoria street, are making excellent progress. Further pupils are advised to ring 'phono 3717 for appointment. P7006

\banco, the world-famous sheeting, unbeaten for value and hard wear, is now being rushed at Is lid per yard for 54in and 2s lid for 80in. Manchester House, direct importers of Irish linens, Colombo street (next E. Eeece, Ltd.). , . —82820

A "rallv" will be held in St. John's Schoolroom to-morrow evening in connexion with the Girls' Anglican Bible Class movement. In response to a request from the Chri.stchurch Creche and Kindergarten Association, Mrs A. Peppier, actingpresident, has received a communication from Government House, stating that her Excelleix-v Lady Alice Fer-gus-son is most willing to become patroness to the organisation. The "story hour'' for children on Saturdays at the Public Library, lias proved a very popular institution. On Saturday there was a very largo attendance in the afternoon, approximately 100 children being present. Miss Laing read a series of fairy tales, and a number of Kipling's jungle stories, and the gathering was most attentive and quiet throughout the recital. To-morrow evening a> monster carnival dance will be held stf the Grand Tea Rooms. Fox-tvot and waltzing competitions will be a feature of the evening. Music will be supplied by the I'osina Band.

On Saturday Mr and Mrs J. Ford, of "Whiteleigh avenue, gave a farewell evening to Mr and Mrs J. Taylor, their son-in-law and daughter, who leave shortly to take up their residence in Timarn. About sixty guests spent an enjoyable Aime 'wtfth competitions,imisical salections and humorous games. The gathering terminated at midnight with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne," and expressions of good wishes for the guests of honour, in the new venture they are undertaking. • A delightful evening was spent by the boys and staff at St. Andrew's College on Saturday, when Mr Sidney Francis Hoben gave an interpretation of the story and music of Mesasger's romantic opera, "M. Beaucaire" Mr Hoben characterised the various parts, and made the story very real to his hearers. As well as the opera, the r.ianist- played a number of solos 1 by Liszt and Cvril Scott. The recital was enthusiastically applauded by the boys, and Mr Anderson expressed tho ' pleasure of the school at the close. ! The Canterbury College Engineering ind Orchestral Societies held a social and dance at the College on Saturday night. The students danced to the music of Marston's Orchestra in the hall, and bridge was played in the Women's Common room. Arrangements were in the hands of Mr S. R. Watson. Among those present were Dr. and Mrs Chilton, Misses Roma Aschman, Winnie Greig, Nancy Patrick. Nita Bilcliff, Millicent Kennedy, Phyllis Montgomery. ' Winsome Young, Winnie Partridge, Jessie Clark, Barbara Hale. Movra Free, Una Calder, Bervl Smith, Winna Cox, D. Moon, F. Buckeridge. Mog'Wiggins, N. Orchard. Frances Aislabie, Beryl Rose, Nancy Ives and Flossie Clark. Tito seasonable weather on Saturday night did not prevent largo numbers attending the returned soldiers' dance in the Art Gallery. It was a special carnival night, and the gay and brilliant appearance of the dance hall contrasted strongly with the wintry conditions outside. The committee consisting of Mesdames Cummins, Fleck and Kelly and Messrs Cummins, Fleck, McCov and Leadley, did all that was possible to mmke the sit-down supper and the other arrangements successful. The M.C.'s were Messrs Poison and Fairbrass, and bright and sparkling music was provided by Lynden P. Christie's jazz band, many popular numbers being included in the selections played.

The controversy concerning the refusal of the Auckland City Council to grant a Ims conductor's license to , a woman promises to be revived, the City Council on Thursday evening again refusing to issue a license. Application was made to the Council last September by Miss M. A. Glass for a bus conductor's license, but this was refused, and in spite of repeated applications and agitation from several quarters, the Council decided to adhere to this decision. Jn January Last Miss Glass notified th-j Council of her intention" to commence Supreme Court proceedings by way of a mandamus for the Council to consider her application and deal with it on its merits. These proceedings were commenced, but they have now apparently been suspended or withdrawn, for at the meeting of the Council on Thursday evening Miss Glass again . made application for' a license (states the "Kew Zealand Herald"). This request was considered by the Council in committee and at the conclusion it was reported that the Council had decided to adhere to its former resolution to refuse the application..

A dance was held at "Meadowbrook." Tai Tapu. the residence of Mr end Mrs J. W. Roberts. The loft was cleared and decorated with coloure I streamers and balloons. There were about -10 people present. The music wr.s supnlied bv Mr Fiecken, assisted hv Master L. Hoherts. Mr Dowker wns M.C. Among the dances were novelty waltz, streamer cknee, and h'eky s|)ot waltz won bv Mr Dowker and Mrs Partington. The following were present: —'Mesdamcs Fiecken. 11. Arnst, F. Arnst. J. Ware. Dowker, and Partington, the Misses Fiecken. (2) Mankie. Jones. Barnes, Roberts. T>owker. the host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Roberts. Messrs Fiecken (2), Mankie. S. Peryincn. Jones, J. "Ware. Rainey, Pascoe, Dowker, Partington, AVatson, Kimber, Tolieck. McLachlan. Masters L. and M. Roberts, Dowker, Fiecken (2), and McLachlan.

Training allowances to women teachers was touched upon by the University Commission at Wellington on Friday. "Do you think." asked the chairman (Sir Harry Reichel), "that it is a good thing for the State to pursue this costly method of training women, with the certainty that many of them will leave, through marriage and other causes, before there is a prospect of their becoming of any use to the service?" Professor Tennant: "It is a question whether the State should go to the financial extent to which it does at present. With a reasonable system of allowance, I do not think the State would lose seriously. A few give up teaching after a year or two, but they still remain a credit to the community as a whole." "No allowance is paid for learning law, medicine, or engineering," remarked the chairman. "The reason is obvious," replied Professor Tennant; "it is because, in those professions, the remuneration is soon such that the cost of Jcarniug is handsomely repaid." Sir H. Reichel: "Would' it not then be better to make tho higher branches of teaching so well paid that people would be glad to devote money to training for them?" "Most certainly," said Professor Tennant. "I do not think the material has improved in proportion jas the amount of the allowance has increased."

DANCE AT LYTTELTON. The committee of the Lyttelton branch of the Plunket Society must have felt highly gratified with the success of their dance held in the Excclsion Hall on Saturday night. The hall, prettily decorated, was crowded with dancers, those in fancy dress predominating, and a true carnival spirit prevailed. Mr A. L. Graham was M.0., and music was provided by Misses M. Miller and P. Plimmer, extras being played by Messrs A. Herdman and I. H. Males. Mrs Cecil Wood and Mr A. Leslie judged the fancy and most original costumes respectively, and awards were made to the following, the Mayor (Mr F. E. Sutton) presenting the prizes:—Ladies: Best fancy dress, Miss Belle Eeneaut (Gipsy); best paper dress, Miss TJ. Sinclair (Maypole) ; most original fancy dress, Miaa R. Sutcliffe (Butterfly); special prize, Miss V. Carter (Edmond's Baking Powder). Men: Best fancy costume, Mr J. Huston (Rajah); most original costume, Messrs D. Collins and W. Perry (Plunket Twins). A special prize, which the Mayor stated was awarded "for valour," was presented to Mr C. Brown (Absent Minded). The dance was in aid of the funds of the Lyttelton branch, which, as a result, benefited to the extent of £lB. Among those present were:— Mrs B. H. Gilmour (Carnival), Mrs Cecil ■Wood, Mrs F. Sutton (House that Jack Buiit), Mrs JS T . Greenland (Harlequin), Mrs J. Stanley, Mrs G-. j\;tts, Mrs L. A. Waters (Hsnakercnief Girl), Mrs H. A. Rhind (Scarlet and Black Pierrette), Miss P. Plimmer (Cabaret Girl), V. Heency (Carnival), Miss W. White-Parsons (Pierrette) Miss E. AVhite-PaiEons (Pierrette), Miss L. Williams (Pompiette), Miss M. Collins (Jazz), Mrs J. Hendry, Miss Copr>in (Harem Girl), Miss M. Miller, Miss M. Hunter, Mrs S. E. Buchanan (Blotting Paper), Miss Doris Carter (K.C.8.), Miss V. Carter (Edmond's Baking Powder), Miss R. Burns (Black and White Pierrette), Miss M. Burns, Miss T. Camer (Columbine), Mrs D. Comer (Old English), Miss O. ■ Bhind (Vanity), Miss E. Ayers (Court Jester), Miss Peart (Cards), Mrs W. F. Spindler, Miss T. Mochan, Miss D. Mrchan (Eastern Girl), Miss' D. Mochan (Hawaian Hula Girl), Mrs C. Crocker (Harem Lady), Mrs C. Mazey, Miss A. McAuliffo (Query), Miss E. McAuliffe, Miss Hare, Miss G. Wendovie3 (Orange. Smile), Miss M. Nolan, Miss Clarke, Miss M. Pitcaithly, Miss G. Shepheard (Wistaria), Miss E. Cowley (Pierrette), Miss L. Vidulich (Cross Word Puzzle), Miss M. Vidu'ich (<j}racn Darling), Miss G. Scott, Miss G. Nystram (Picnic), Miss T. Livingstone (Russian), Miss Y. Livingstone (Oranges and Lemons), Mrs G. Smith. Miss M. Nystram (Dream Girl), Miss R. Sutcliffe (Butterfly), Miss IT. .Sinclair (Maynole), Miss M. Agar (Spinning Top), Miss R. Agar (Best Way), Miss W. Collins (Eastern Girl), Miss S. Wales, Miss H. Wales, Miss B. Wales, Miss M. Watson, Miss V. 1 Bagrie, Mrs W. R. M. Stewart (Japanese), Mrs H. J. Oates, Mrs C- Wearne, Miss H. Sowden (Sunflower), Miss M. Bald (Lady of Last Century), Sister E. M. Gooding (Purple Domino), Mrs Sinclair, Mrs A. J. Sutcliff>!, Misß D. Marshall, Mies N. Curtis (Gold Tip Cigarette), Mrs J. Preston (Gypsy), Miss I. Bundy, Miss. Brown, Miss H~ Austad (Jazz Pierrette), Miss 1. Le3ter (French Artist), Mies S. Sinclair, Miss F. Carroll, Miss I. Hempstalk, Mrs. H. Bp.mfield', French Pierrette), Miss N. Gardiner (C?lumbine), Miss E. Gardiner (Powder P'uff)j Miss R. Gardiner (Harem Lady), Miss Belle R«neaut (Gipsy), Miss C. Williams (Carnival), Miss F. Clare (Rosebud), Misses A. and G. Caison, Mies M. Henderson, Miss K. Fraser, Dr. B. H. Gilmour (Irishman), Messrs F. E. Sutton (Constable), C. Ayers (Lady), W. Ibbotson (Mdlle Lupin), C. Plimmer (Pierrot), R. Sowden (Pierrot), A. Graham, H. M. Wavcll, J. Allan, N. 'Greenland, J. Huston (Rajah). S. E. Buchanan, D. Comer, C. Mazey (.Nosey Parker), C. CrocVer (Jester). T. McLorinan (Highlander), F. Heal,' W. Cleary, G. Potts, S. Wales, H. G. Manning. H. Wales, D. McLeish, H. J. Oates, Cole, A. Leflie (Scarlet Pimpernel), C. W Woods. H. Males. R. W. Jenkin (Curate), D. Collins und W. Perry (Plunket Babies), R. Collins (Ike), L. Watson (R'iesKn Peasants. L. Wearne, A. Herdman. R. Reid, F. Tickner, R. J. Candy, H. Banfield (French Pierrette), W. Pattison. R. j Davies, C. Brown (Absent Minded), C. Curtis. W. R. W. Stewart (Dude). L. A. Waters (Dutchman), Thompson, Sinclair (Jester).

BACHELORS' BALL. A vejy successful dance, given by the bachelors of the combined districts of Hornby and Islington, was held m the Islington Social Hall, which could not comfortably accommodate the largo number present. An energetic committee had done everything possible to ensure the comfort of the dancers. The chaperons for tho evening were Mesdaincs "White, J. Leslie. V. Parker and l.'.ucktin. Music for the dancing: was supplied by Smith's Marimba Band and extras were plryed by Miss White and Mr Stamnore. Violin solos were given by Mr "W. Gopnerth during the interval. Messrs "W. Freeman. J. Lowe, and F. Laurenson were M.C.s The hall and supper room were tastefully decorated with pink streamers stretched in trellis fashion across the ceiling.

Among those present were :~.Mesdames J. Leslie, black lace frock; V. Parker, silver grey jersey silk: Franci?, black chiffon velvety G. McMillan, green crepe de chine; C. Lawrence, mauve taffeta and silver trimming; Hamlin', violet velvet; C. Bucktin, black satin and beads; 3. Ja.rden, black crepe de chine; P. McTainsh, mole frock; A. J. Burt, black frock; F. C. Bucktin, rid gold marocain; E. F. Bass, navy frcck; D. Lennox, navy erepc de chine and Oriental trimming; G. Peryman (Lincoln), primrose crepe do chine; H. Lindsav, lemon taffeta; Dibden, black bi-ocade sntin; 31. Evans, black silk; D. McGarry, green satin; W. McGarry, black silk marccain; R.' Sloan, black satin; A. Hays, shell pink satin trimmed with pearU; E. Lodge, "pale green marocain; J. McGregor; W. Lodge, black taffeta; M. Davis, pink art f-ilk; D. Witheis, black velvet; L. Hamilton (Linwood), apricot crepe de chine; B. Blakemore, black velvet; W. Stibein, flame satin, black overlace; J. Kenworthy, pink shot taffeta; S. Lennox, mole jersey silk; R. Johnston, peacock green satin charmeuso; . Kingsford, blue velvet; E. Pearce, nigger brown frock; .T. Holmes iSockburn), black satin; R. W. King (Sockburn), black satin marocain; Sutherland, cinnamon satin; P. Ne.son, champagne satin, beaded overdress; H. Anderson, ivory satin, radium lace, overdress; Occleshaw, becoming frock.' Misses G. Nystram (Lyttelton), pink marocain, silver trimming; L. .Rhodes (Christchurch), shot taffeta; B. Falconer, lilac crepo de chine; M. Fuller, black velvet; D. Pooley, apricot georgette; M. Poo'ey, sea green georgette; N. Ashworth, jade biocho satin; G. Burt, jade velvet; G. Gillespie, green crepe de chine: L. Manhire, black chiffon velvet; D. Griffiths, blue brocaded marocain; R. Rogatski, blue crepe de chine, bead trimming; A. Lynksey (Yaldhurst), white georgette and lace; C. Crequer, black panne velvet and gold trimmings; E. Withers, green marocain; M. Smither (Lincoln), cyclamen crepe de chine; 0. La,wrence, figured marocain; N. Buchtin, white chiffon velvet and white fox trimming; E. Francis, cyclamen beaded georgette frock; E. Do Lacy, pink georgette; L. Down, sea green georgette over lemon eatin; M. Still,, pink georgette and ostrich feather trimming; E. Palmer mauve george'.te; T. Chapman, pink satin with overdress of net; E. "White, black silk, white ostrich feather: Harrison, heliotrope marocain; B. Monteith, black georgette; D. Coulter, pink georgette, swansd.nvn trimming; D. Bucktin, mauve georgette; L. Pembroke, flame chiffon velvet; V. Worts, pink georgette, swansdown trimming; T. Lake, black crepe de chine and beaded ornament; E. Standeven, strawberry taffeta; V. Morton, maize georgette; H. Riddell, lemon crepe de chine; E. Riddell, mauve crepe de chine; S. Boyle, black crepe de chine; L. Hepburn, apricot crepe de chine and feather trimming; D. Hodgon, sapphire chiffon velvet; L. Fieeman, pale green crepe de chine and feather trimming; D. Wright, black marocain; E. Beattie, sunset shot taffeta; J.' Stuart, pink marocain; D. Budge, blue and silver marocain; E. Dunnage, navy satin; D. Dunnage, black satin with sequin overdress; D. Muir, kingfisher blue silk; T. Meale, pink brocaded satin and fur trimmings; M. Burgess, apricot crepe de chine trimmed . with brilliants; E. . Price, flame Ratin, relieved with black fur trimmings; M. Wndsworth, green panne.velvet; J. Boyland, jade green crepe de chine, fur trimmings; J. Simpson, pale pink georgette, brilliant cinament; M. Cooke, blue brocaded satin and radium lace; V. Henderson, blue silk; Beattie, black Milanese silk, Oriental trimming; I. IMcKenzie. orange marocain: C McDonald, black satin; N. Fuller, jade velvet; M. McGirr, apricot crepe de chine, fur trimming; E. Boyland, ealmon satin, ostrich trimming; J. Geddes, mauve satin; E. Englefield (Belfast), emerald green satin; V. Bowes (Ricorton), geranium velvet; N Eag'.esome (Halewell), flame velvet, ostrich feather trimming; A. McGarry, salmon pink velvet with ostrich feather trimming; T. Stnndeven,brocaded eatin with' silver lace; D. Standeven, pink marocain with feather trimming; P. Walton, powder bine satin trimmed with ostrich feather .and brilliant; L Garrett, flaimc. satin with brilliant; Elsie Airey. shell pink art silk, with fur trimmings- Esther Airey, pink satin marocain with fur trimming; B. Hurley, stylish costume. Among the gentlemen present were: Messrs G. Peryman (Tai Tapu), D Withers, B. Jarden. R. Still, P. McTameh, A McTainsh, W. Stuart, J. Stuart, sen., Arthur Hays, Arnold Havs, W. Manhire, A. Qu.len (Riccarton), R. Watson (Riccarton), EI K. Kennedy, M. Perrv,. W. Kent P. Maddletoh E. Pearce, W. Seibein, H. Horman, M.'Bridges, J.. Knight, K. Hamilton L. Hamilton, R. Freeman. J. Lowe, W. Freeman, C. Creouer, W. Stanmore, F. Powell, W. Leslie, W. McGairv, A J. Burt, J. Jones, J. Carter, II Wright. L. Cooke, J. Kenworthy, R. Lodge. D. Lennox, S. Lennox, F. Bucktin, F. Whiteiaw C. Stuart R, Stewart, J. Ritchie, 1. Laurenson D- Ritchie, W Pollock. F. Parker, W Davis, S. Campbell (Cbns'.church),. E. Ibbotson. C. Woods, R. Dann, H. Spicer, N Davis, C. Lawrence. L. Partridge, (Riccarton), D. McGarry, J. L. McKn£h t, B Dent, H. Wilson C Evans, M Evans, C. Hamlin, A; Oldridge D. Lom*lev, H. McGrath, P. Kot.A nderson, G. Lewis. F. Tippett. R. WojQham, H. McGregor.

DANCE AT BROOMFIELD. All roads led to Broomfield on Friday evening, tivhen there was a very large attendance at a social evening held by the school committee. The first part of the evening was spent in playing euchre, when there was some very exciting games played. The ladies' prize was won by Mrs Dwaii, and the; gentlemen's prize b3' Mr F. Stanton, the consolation prizes going to Miss Hart and Mr F. Henderson. A bountiful supper was dispensed by the ladies, after which dancing was indulged in until the early hours of the ■ morning, to music supplied bv Mr and Mrs Wornall (violin and piano), extras being kindlv.plaved by Mesdames J. Belcher and F. Trail and Mr G. Trail. Mr Cook carried out the duties of M.C. During the evening the chairman of the school committer (Mr S. Wornal!) took the opportunity of presenting two prizes, very kindly given by Mr S. Preeble, recently schoolmaster at Broomfteld, for the tidiest and best kept notebook for the children. ' The first prize in Std. V. and VI.. was won by Mona Belcher and the first in Std. 111. and IV. by Madge McFarlane. .Amongst those present were: —Mesdames I J. C. Croft, I. Croft, Belcher, McFarlane, G. Wornall, sen., G. Wornall, jun., Jamison (Leithfield), Dwan, Weekes, Watson, Hadler, Watt, Allison (Amberley), Pcnfold (Leithfield), Kidd (Amberley), McDonald, Harris (Amberley), Misses A. Moekett, Hodgins, Gorrie, Petrie, Turpin, A. Feathery, Bailey (Waimate), Baker, Hart, Stevenson, McFarlane (2), Wornall, Croft (2), Belcher, Marsh (Amberley), Kinley, Hunter, Petherbridge, Tallat (Leithfield), Lloyd, I. Watt, Elderton, McDonald, P. Weekes, Retallick, I. Milner, Messrs Wornall (2), McFarlane, Stevenson, Cook, Croft (5), Belcher (3), Harding, Mann, Doreen, Hadler (2), McDonald, Jamison, O'Malley (Leithfield), W\ Watson (Amberley), Allison, Penfold, Harris, Wilson (2) Antiss, Turpin, Xeilson, E. Davison, R. Wilson, L. McGowan, R. Briggs, A. Walker, F. Henderson, L. Fleming, Ashby, E. Feather, Lukey, L. Judson (Leithfield), Stanton, Streeter, G. May. McGce, Smith, G. Trail, T. Gates, and many others.

WASHING CHILDREN'S CLOTHES. Many mothers say they wouldn't be ■without Verbena Soap for those little daily washings of children's clothes, as it cleans them so quickly and so gently. Give Verbena Soap a trial in your house. Let it prove its extra helpfulness. Order a bar from your grocer to-day. 6

Nineteen columns are occupied by the Smiths and their hyphenated relations in the London telephone directory. The Browns, with and without the final "e," have 10 columns allotted to them, and a brave show is made by the- Williamses and the Joneses with nine columns each.

SILVER JUBILEE BALL. The silver jubilee of the Loyal Methven Lodce M.F., 1.0.0.F.. was celebrated with a grand ball held in the Town Hall, Methven, on Friday evening. A capablo committee had charge of the arrangements and they certainlv had no cause to be ashnmed of the result of their efforts, lire. Fred'A. Anderson. P.G., was responsible for the decorations, and although lie has previously designed some striking effects, in this "instance he surpassed The- cob.o.r scheme was red and black, streamers of theso colours licino* extended from a central bell, while rottc4 the walls were panels in the samv c*W* relieved with blossoms. Tho slsti? nml supper room were also ta^tefulh''decorated. Numerous coloured electric added to the effect and in a word, the hall lias never looked better, and J.Rnny were ihe coiv.plinuntaiy remarks i»V s «l on the work of the designer' ana his assistant*. The music Svas supplied by Mr Daybourn s Orchestra, extras being played _by Mrs A. Lawrence, Mis s Mauger Miss Ibel. (Ashburton), Jtr Len Allred. Air G. IVtrie Bros. E. Vaughan and &. AMancin were the M.C.'s. The grand march, in which 103 couples took part, was led Lr Bro. W. Going. P.O. and Rister Lilian Davidson. The decorations and coloured lamps together with the regalia of the lodee members, created quite a carnival effect. Tho attendance was the largest seen m Methven and visitors were present from surrounding districts and also from North and South Canterbury.

Among those present were: —Miss Lilian Davidson, who looked charming in a- frock of geranium red velvet; Miss M. Merry, lemon marocain; Mrs T. Cleeve. brown and Oriental trimmings; Mrs F. (i. Mangin, blaoc taffeta, relieved with red; Mrs A. R. Findlav, saxe marocain with gold lace; Mrs, B. il. Brawlev, navy marocain; Mrs Geo. Cleeve, black satin, radium lace; Mrs ;_\\. took (Lvndhurst). moonlight blue taffeta with black beaded overdress; Mrs A. Goodwin (Springburn), white crepe de chine, laco sleeves; Miss Myrtle Goodwin (Launston), pale green figured marocain, bead trimming; Miss C. Maidens (Lauriston). blue silk, jazz top; Mrs A. J. McKay (Three Springs), pink georgette and taffeta; Miss Dorcen Burn, white satin; Miss Briden, flame georgette; Miss D. Compton (AsTlburton), Wedgewood blue velvet; Miss Lena T/iJley, love-in-the-mist georgette: Miss Mary - Robinson, apricot marocain; Miss Enid Cook, "Mil silk; Miss McDowell, blue marocain; Miss R&wson, almond marocain; Mrs H. L. Mangin, traple velvet, red beading; Mrs H. Fryer, brocade* georgette; Miss M. Reid, jade green chifton velvet; Miss S. Compton, navy satin; Miss S. Newman, cream satin; Miss Blackmore, brown marocain; Mrs Mtfuger, black satin; Miss M. A. Green (Staveley), shot silk; Mrs Hooper (Staveley), saxe blue marocain; Mrß E. E. Burgess (Staveley), lemon crepe de chine; Miss P. Robertson, coral messaline; Miss Ross, black silk, georgette trimmings; Mrs G. Callaghan, brocaded satin, silver trimmings; Miss H. Harvey, black satin, radium lace, white beads; Miss Hamilton, jade green sa-tin with radium lace; Mis 3 Rodgers, emerald green, gold lace; Miss E. Smith (Highbank), apricot marocarfc; Miss V. Rouse (Highbank), blue marocain, silver lace; Miss Enid Breach, apricot crepe de chine, with gold lace; Miss E.' Miles, white marocain; Miss D. Breach, shell pink brocaded marocain; Miss E. Breach, shell pink brocaded marocain; Miss McEvedy (Christehurch), black beaded georgette; Miss V, McKendry (Lyndhurst), pink brocaded crepe do chine; Miss R. McKendry, flame georgette; Miss Joan Poff, flame marocain; Miss T. McKendry. flame Shantung; Miss A. Jessep, blue- and gold brocaded satin; Miss I. Watson, mauve satin-marocain; Miss Kyne (Temuka), brown brocaded satin;. Miss R. Jessep, geranium red velvet', fur trimmings; Miss F. Jessep, charmeuse satin; Miss Grace Slocombe (Christchurcli), black marocain; Miss B. Beaton, lavender satin and silver lace; Miss D. Beaton, henna satin, bead trimmings; Miss M. Beaton, pale green marocain, gold lace trimmings; Miss'l. Anderson, brown marocain; Mrs J. McD. Anderson, black satin, bead trimmings; Miss Jean Aitken, pink marocain; Miss Freda McKay, white satin; Mrs D. McKay, tango velvet; Miss M. Dalton, pale Blue satin; Mrs J. S. Heseltine (Ashburton), cream crepe de chine; Mrs G. Nicholls, green panne velvet; Mrs H. A. Niclcolls, black georgette relieved with feather trimmings; Miss.A. Scott (Winchmore), black satin and ninon sleeves; Mrs H. Drummond, almond green brocaded crepe de chine; Miss Grieve, silver satin marocain.; Miss Drummond, red erepe de chine;, silver trimmings; Mrs Stringer .(Springburn), salmon merv silk; Mrs Chapman (Alford Forest), black satin marocain; Mrs Grieve, black crepe de chine; Miss E. Grieve, lemon marocain; Miss P. Grieve, silver marocain; Mrs W. J. Nee. black satin.; Miss M. Allred, saxe blue velvet and silver trimmings; Mrs W. Atiddleton, flame velvet, ostrich trimming, Mrs G. Nordqvist, black crepe de chine; Miss Boucher, pale green mardcain; Mrs Allred, black velvet; Mrs A. Thomson, black silk; Mrs Painter (Southbridge), green velvet; Miss L. McPhail (Mitcham), saxe blue velvet; Miss May Thomson, satin brocade; Mrs H. E. Thompson, white crepe de chine, seed pearl trimmings; Mrs Jas. Goodwin, nun., mauve satin and silver laec; Mrs A. Lawrence, pink satin, beaded overdress; Miss F. Scoon, jade green velvet, feather trimmings; Miss J. Duff, primrose crepe de chine; MiBS M. McNamara, cream fuji; Mrs W. J. Carleton, fawn art silk; Miss E. Carleton, champagne marocain; Mrs •T. Duff, black crepe de chin*; Mrs J. Callaghan, nigger brown marocain; Mrs A. C. Street, black silk; Mrs Davidson, shaded silk, marocain; Miss Mona Stephens, crimson georgette; Miss Jessie McKay, apricot satin; Miss Mary Mahood, almond marocain, Miss E. Reid, almond green brocaded crepe de chine; Miss Nena Scott (Winchmorc), pink satin with lace panels; Miss E. Hale (Lyndhurst), geranium red velvet with brilliant ornaments; Miss Jean Lilley, grey art siik; Miss J. Reid, black crepe de chine; Miss Gladys Bushell (Ashburton), pale blue Bilk; Miss Ibell (Ashburton), black crepe de chine, gold lace overdress; Miss Alma Mauger, black marocain, fur trimmings, and many others.

% , A new hotel close to Niagara Falls mil broadcast the roar of the falls every evening at 7 o'clock, and facilities will be offered for honeymoon couples .to broadcast their greeting? to friends and relatives at home.

WEDDINGS. i GLASSEY—ARGYLE. The marriage took place at Ruapuna last week of Emily Christina. Argyle to George Glassey. The Rev. A. Kirkland performed the ceremony. About ono hundred and fifty guests were afterwards entertained by the bride's parents in the Ruapuna Hall. The bridesmaids were Miss Cora Argyle and Miss Nellie Argyle, Mr A. Glassey acted as best man, and Mr D. Glassey as groomsman. In the evening the festivities were continued by a dance in the hall which proved much too small to accommodate all those who wished to participate.

SOCIAL AT BALCAIRN. A large number of residents attended a kitchen evening, given by Mr and Mrs G. Brown, in the Balcairn school en Friday night in honour of Miss RusEell, who is to be married. The school was tastefully decorated for the occasion with coloured streamers and flowers, and presented a gay appearance. Dancing, musical games, and competitions were indulged in and caused much merriment. Miss Russell received a large assortment of useful kitchen utensils. A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close about one o'clock. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr and Mrs Brown. The niusic for the dancing was played by ■Mrs Habgood and Sons, Mrs Ashworth, Mr and Mrs gangster and Misses Hibbard, May, Fitzpatrick and Carrol.

Those present were:—Mr and Mrs Fitzpatrick, Mr and Mrs H. Jamieson, Mr and Mrs Sangeter, Mr and Mrs G. Cooper, Mr and Mra Dcrmott, Mr and Mrs S. and A. Ashworth, Mr and Mrs Hurley, Mr and Mrs Haig, Mr and Mrs C. Smith, Mr and Mrs F. Kelcher, Mr and Mrs Clothier, Mr and Mrs Boberteon, Mr and Mrs Stanley, Mrs Habgood, Mrs Carrol, Mr and Mra Bay, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mr and Mrs Gome, Mr and Mrs Ward, Misses Russell, Fleming, Jamieson (2), Kelcher, Fitzpatrick, Doon, Park, Hiblard (2), Niven, Mi-.y (2), O'Brien, Habgood, Carrol, and Jones, Messrs "Witcombe. Wimsett, Fleming (2), Kelcher (2), Cherry, Hunter. (2), Habgood (2), Campbell, Jones. E. Smith, Strceter, Curry, Garrett, and McAdam.